George of the Jungle
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Movie Reviews of George of the Jungle
Movie Review: WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE
Summary: 5 Stars
Taking an animated cartoon and bringing it to the big screen live action can be a risky and oftentimes disastrous venture (Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dudley Do Right, e.g.). But with GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, director Sam Weisman and screenwriters Dana Oldsen and Aubrey Wells bring the loony jungle hero to life and make it as much fun as a cartoon. Brendan Fraser brings his physical and thespian assets to the role of George, a loveable lunk who manages to survive hitting hundreds of trees, and other assorted obstacles. It's in the true spirit of the cartoons, indeed. I also liked the narrator whose occasional forays into the action itself were fun and reminiscent of Fractured Fairy Tales, also a Jay Ward creation. Lovely Leslie Mann (Last Man Standing) is a good Ursula, her prim socialite a perfect foil for the loveable George. John Cleese adds his vocals to the role of Ape, the Ape, and it's a great addition. Oscar hopeful Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) plays the snooty fiance of Mann, giving an effective snooty performance. Catch Holland Taylor, Richard Roundtree and John Bennett Perry in key supporting roles. Of course, the monkeys, elephant, toucan and assorted creatures steal most of their scenes, too.
GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE is goofy, silly fun, and I found myself enjoying it immensely.
Movie Review: I love this movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I gotta admit that I love this movie, especially the campy bits. In case you don't know, this is a remake of Tarzan, but in this case, Baby George (Tarzan) falls out of an airplane and is raised by some very intelligent furry primates. Ursula (Jane) comes along while she is on safari with her very arrogant fiance' Lyle, and George gets to rescue Ursula. George is shocked to discover that this fella' is a woman!Along the way, we get to see George fight a stuffed lion, see him play fetch with a little elephant (who reminds me of my Malemute), run into bridges and dress in flowing gowns. We are treated to Ursula and Lyle's engagement party with a smashed cake and an absent Lyle, and where Ursula's mother threatens George, causing him to leave San Francisco. Of course, we know how it ends- Tarzan always gets the girl, and this version is no different.
There is nothing deep here for adults, but my young children find it fascinating. Brendan Fraser was very buff for this movie, but has a sweet innocence about him that makes him a very loveable character. Leslie Mann as Ursula is beautiful, but sweet and kind as well.
Movie Review: George watch out for that tree
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched George of the Jungle on the Disney Channel last night, and only laughed once. And that is when George's dog Shep appeared. Shep is an elphant that thinks he is a dog. And guess who trained him to think he is a dog. As the movie opens, a young boy is missing for the rest of his group. Where we hear the song "George of the Jungle", up into the songs ends the part is in animation. And 25 years later George of the Jungle is grown to man. But little does he know a group his miles away in the jungle. Including a woamn named Ursula Stanhope (Leslie Mann) and a man named Lyle Van de Groot (Thomas Haden Church). Who is Ursula's fiance. But she loses her group and is saved by George (Brenda Frasher) from a lion. Thomas Haden Church looks diffrent in this movie than he looked like in 3000 Miles to Graceland. I think the movie could have been better without the narrator whose deep voice is perfromed by Keith Scott. If you like movies that came from animated tv shows, this is also a must watch.Movie Review: Brendan Fraser was BORN to play Suprman!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
people, if you grew up in the 90s a hot topic with me and my friends was who would play Superman in the long rumored to be in production film. One name we ALL agreed on (even Brett) was Brendan Fraser!!!! And now that the movie is coming out THIS summer who do we get??? Some unknown! Can he do green screen work??? Does he have the body for it???? Has he done comicbook characters before??? The answer to all 3 is NO. But who has done all of these? Who would be a natural? Who can play strong leader (The Mummy) or meek Casper Milktoast (an acting term, look it up PEO-PLE!)lik he did in Blast from the past)???? See what I'm getting at here? Brendan Frazer can do both Super man AND clark Kent! He even resembles Clark in the face! Also rent this movie and you can see he is Built for the part of Superman! Can't you just picture him in blue and red, the yellow "S" across his chest! Those MUSCLES!!!!Movie Review: Swinging Disney Film
Summary: 5 Stars
This film was made in the great tradition of Walt Disney's live action films aimed at the adolescent audience that his studio produced in the 60s and continued into the 70s. It works beautifully tweaking the formula for the 90's audiences. Brendan Fraser is perfect as George in his own likeable but not very bright way. You really feel for this guy because he wants to do what is right and get the job done. The special effects are excellent because they not only look good but they add to the effect of the storytelling and create an innovative world for the audience to immerse themselves into. The casting is also good. Thomas Hayden Church as an equally not-very-bright cad is perfect. You almost feel sorry for this guy. John Cleese doing the voice of Ape is a riot. He has several funny scenes, especially near the very end. This is film is excellent no matter what age you are. I highly recommend this one.